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Tai Chi & Chi Kung in Sale
 Classes held in: Sale & Hale/ Altrincham
 Type of Class: TAI CHI & CHI KUNG classes
 Teacher/Instructor Peter
 Age Group/Level: Beginners
 What does it cost? £6 per hour
 When held: Weekly - Daytime & Evenings
 Contact: Peter
 Phone No: 07816 183782
 Email: peterbrown7777AThotmail.com

 Also Offers:

Healing, Workshops and Reiki Training


Qualified Teacher of Tai Chi & Chi Kung, Reiki/ Seiki Master and Zen Shiatsu Teacher. Member Tai Union of Great Britain.

Practice and teach Holistic & Alternative therapies.
Fully qualified and 17 years experience.

Do workshops, energy healing, Reiki 1,2 & 3 training.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung workshops and training - Yang Short Form.

To book or have therapy/ training please email me.
Take care,
Peter


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Chen Style Tai Chi School
 Classes held in: Heald Green, Cheadle
 Type of Class: TAI CHI, CHI GUNG
 Teacher/Instructor Howard Friend
 Age Group/Level: All levels
 What does it cost? £4 per session
 When held: Weekly - Sunday afternoon
 Contact: Howard
 Phone No: 0161 257 0198
 Email: atgelectricalATaol.com


Informal and relaxed classes in Chen Style Tai Chi and Chi Gung.
Classes cover 11, 18 and Loajia (Old Frame) forms, Chi Gung and Push Hands.
Mainly for health but martial aspects are discussed to help give more meaning to the forms.

All welcome, aged 16 and above.

Every Sunday 1-2pm at The Guide Hall, Cross Rd (Outwood Rd), Heald Green, Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 3LW.


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School of Taiji Quan
 Classes held in: Hyde
 Type of Class: TAI CHI classes
 Teacher/Instructor Richard Jones
 Age Group/Level: Mixed, aged 16+. All welcome
 What does it cost? £4 per session
 When held: Weekly - Evenings
 Contact: Richard Jones
 Phone No: 07964 280357
 Email: richard.jonesATnewcharter.co.uk

 Also Offers:

Tai Chi - Qigong - pushing hands - sparring forms - weapons.


Classes are every Wednesday, 6pm - 7pm



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Qigong with Vicky Sheppard
 Classes held in: Ulverston & Kendal
 Type of Class: QIGONG
 Teacher/Instructor Vicky Sheppard
 Age Group/Level: All levels and ages 
 What does it cost? £4.50 per session or £24 for 6 Classes
 When held: Weekly - Monday & Wednesday Evenings
 Contact: Vicky
 Phone No: 01229 586113 or 07944 826320
 Email: vicky.sheppardATyahoo.co.uk
 Also Offers: Shiatsu (Japanese Acupressure Massage)
Qigong day and weekend Workshops are also available.

A fun, friendly, relaxed class suitable for all.

Qigong,
an internal martial art similar yet distinct from Tai Chi, is an ancient Chinese system of exercise. Qigong stretches and mobilises the body, promoting the flow of Qi/ vital energy, improving health, vitality, strength and flexibility and promoting calmness and tranquillity.

Classes include a warm up, meridian stretches, a variety of flowing forms, walking forms, still postures, breathing techniques and Cun Si - traditional Chinese meditation, and draw on the rich Qigong tradition of ancient and evolving forms.

Having practiced Qigong for many years I qualified as a Qigong teacher in 2003.


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Tai Chi & Qigong NW UK
 Classes held in: Wigton
 Type of Class: TAI CHI
 Teacher/Instructor Jean & Dave Haines
 Age Group/Level: Beginners to Advanced 
 What does it cost? £6 per session
 When held: Evenings - Tuesday & Thursday
 Contact: Jean Haines
 Phone No: 016973 44676
 Email: 4jeanhainesATgmail.com
 Also Offers: Yang Short & Long form, Daoist Based Meditation, Workshops concentrating on form and pushing hands.


We follow the teachings of Master Huang Sheng Shuan as taught by our teacher Patrick Kelly.

This consists of the 5 Loosening exercises, the Short and Long Forms, the Quick Fist and Fixed pattern partner work.

Aims: Deepening of the mind, through detailed investigation of the genuine body sensations, pressures, forces and energy.


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Tai Chi Qigong
 Classes held in: Ulverston
 Type of Class: Forms, Health and Wellbeing, Martial Applications, Dao Yin (breathing & stretching), Silk Reeling, Partner Work. Engaging, relaxing and good fun.
 Teacher/Instructor Christopher Shaw
 Age Group/Level: Novice to Advanced
 What does it cost? £27 / 5 weeks
 When held: Monday Evenings - weekly.
 Contact: Christopher
 Phone No: 01229 463839
 Email: chrisshawATuktqf.co.uk
 Website: www.tai-chi-therapy.co.uk
 Also Offers: Workshops & Seminars


Christopher is a Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong Instructor based in South Lakes, Cumbria.

He teaches one-to-one therapeutic classes, schools, EBD, learning disabilities, and corporate well being seminars.

Christopher is accredited by the UK Taiji Qigong Foundation, he has 5 years teaching experience and continues his professional development throughout the year by attending UKTQF Health and Martial Arts Seminars and Retreats.


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Wild Goose Qigong
 Classes held in: Dent
 Type of Class: QIGONG for Health classes
 Teacher/Instructor June Parker
 Age Group/Level: All ages, Beginners and Intermediate
(e.g. some experience of Tai Chi)
 What does it cost? £10 per session
 When held: Daytime - one Wednesday afternoon each month.
 Contact: June Parker
 Phone No: 01539 620972
 Email: jmp55ATtutor.open.ac.uk
 Also Offers: I am an acupuncturist practising in Sedburgh.


Classes are lighthearted and enjoyable
but with a serious purpose: to establish regular Qigong practice, adapted to participants' needs, as part of a healthier way of life.

Classes are suitable for beginners and for people with some previous experience of Qigong or Tai Chi.

We are privileged to hold our sessions at the Dent Meditation Centre, which is a very supportive environment for our practice.



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Chen Style Tai Chi
 Classes held in: Salford/Higher Broughton & Moston
 Type of Class: Chen Style TAI CHI
 Teacher/Instructor Jonathan
 Age Group/Level: Beginner/ Intermediate
 What does it cost? On enquiry
 When held: Tuesday - Sunday, Daytime & Evenings.
 Contact: Jonathan
 Phone No: 0161 792 0376 or 07592 062262
 Email: jonathan_d_murrayAThotmail.co.uk


I run classes at centres open to the public, these are held in Moston, but I also hold sessions in Salford which can be booked privately for those who wish to advance at a pace more suited to students abilities.


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British Chen Style Tai Chi College
 Classes held in: Bury & Radcliffe
 Type of Class: Chen Style TAI CHI
 Teacher/Instructor Sue Johnson
 Age Group/Level: All abilities.
 What does it cost? £5 per session
 When held: Weekly - Tuesday & Thursday
 Contact: Sue Johnson
 Phone No: 0161 762 0609
 Email: taichi.collegeATyahoo.co.uk
 Website: www.taichicollege.co.uk


Sue Johnson has trained extensively in China under Grandmaster Chen Zheng Lei and his student Master Liu Yong. She has been teaching for over 15 years.

Classes with Sue follow the authentic Chen Style Tai Chi syllabus... Old Frame, Cannon Fist, Sword, Sabre Push Hands.


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British Chen Style Tai Chi College
 Classes held in: Bury
 Type of Class: Wild Goose QIGONG
 Teacher/Instructor Sue Johnson
 Age Group/Level: Beginners upwards.
 What does it cost? £5 per session
 When held: Weekly - Sunday Mornings
 Contact: Sue Johnson
 Phone No: 0161 762 0609
 Email: taichicollegeATsupanet.com
 Website: www.taichicollege.co.uk


Sue Johnson began to study Qigong in 1990.

A student of Dr Bingkun Hu, Sue is currently teaching the Wild Goose Qigong 1st 64 movements.

Classes are SUNDAY 11.15 - 12.15 at the Mosses Community Centre in Bury.

Everyone welcome, no previous experience required.


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Seven Stars Wild Goose Qigong
 Classes held in: Northern Moor, South Manchester & Gatley, Cheshire.
 Type of Class: QIGONG - Individual lessons, Group lessons, also Talks & Demonstrations.
 Teacher/Instructor Sheila Waddington
 Age Group/Level: Beginners to Advanced, all ages & disabilities.
 What does it cost? £5 per session. (Private lessons available)
 When held: Weekly - Wednesday & Friday Evenings
 Contact: Sheila Waddington
 Phone No: 0161 998 2113
 Email: sheila.waddingtonATbtinternet.com
 Website: www.freewebs.com/
sevenstarswildgooseqigong/index.htm
 Also Offers: Healing & Meditation

Join in this enjoyable class.

The movements use the acu-points and meridians to bring about balance and harmony.

Learn Wild Goose meditation techniques.

Daily practice is important. Wild Goose qigong has many healing forms.
All ages (adult) and levels of ability welcome. Everyone can benefit.

I have been practising qigong for over 17 years, teaching for over 12 years. I also practise Taiji and Wing Chun, and study Chinese Traditional Medicine. I am interested in medical qigong. I teach the system as set out by Yang Mei Jun (27th inheritor) and as taught by my teacher Dr Bingkun Hu.
Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY
7-8pm Rack House School, Northern Moor, Manchester.
FRIDAY 6-7pm Gatley Hill House, Gatley, Cheshire.


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Over 50's Tai Chi for Health
 Classes held in: Bramhall
 Type of Class: TAI CHI classes
 Teacher/Instructor Terri Goron
 Age Group/Level: Over 50's - Beginners, and those with lower levels of flexibility.
 What does it cost? £50- £60 per Term. Alternative pay option available - ring for details.
 When held: Weekly - Monday & Friday morning
 Contact: Terri Goron
 Phone No: 01625 528609
 Email: taichiATdsl.pipex.com
 Website: www.terrigoron.com
 Also Offers: Circle Dance


Gentle Tai Chi classes incorporating Paul Lam's "Tai Chi for Arthritis" form and Taiji Qigong (Shibashi) exercises.

Progression to Sun style 38 form.

The classes aim to make Tai Chi more accessible to older people and the simple forms taught allow early benefit from focussing on Tai Chi principles.

I have been teaching since 2005 and have a City and Guilds FE teaching certificate.

Although focussing on teaching simple modern forms I have experience of traditional Tai Chi, including the Cheng Man Ch'ing form, Bagua and Qigong.


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Circle Way Taiji and Holistic Living
 Classes held in: Lymm, Urmston and Eccles
 Type of Class: TAI CHI, QIGONG & MEDITATION classes
 Teacher/Instructor Dr Paul Butler
 Age Group/Level: Beginners to Advanced
 What does it cost? £5 per session
 When held: Weekly - Daytime & Evenings
 Contact: Dr Paul Butler
 Phone No: 01925 749290
 Email: PCVButlerAThotmail.com
 Also Offers: Regular seminars in Taiji King Fu, Meditation, Relaxation, Qigong and Holistic Living.


Sessions are used to teach both the yin and yang aspects of Taiji and Qigong using talking, meditations, breathing, and doing.

I am taught and registered by grand masters in China and teach the full spectrum of this art as well as using over 25 yrs of experience in the holistic field.



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Oldham & Saddleworth Tai Chi School
 Classes held in: STALYBRIDGE, HEYROD, OLDHAM, MOSSLEY & SADDLEWORTH
 Type of Class: TAI CHI & QIGONG classes
 Teacher/Instructor Richard
 Age Group/Level: All age groups, Beginners & Advanced alike
 What does it cost? £4 per session
 When held: Weekly - Daytime
 Contact: Richard
 Phone No: 07964 280357
 Email: richard.jonesATnewcharter.co.uk
 Website: www.eastmanchesterschooloftaijiquan.
webeden.co.uk


Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Advanced Tai Chi.


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Chen Style Tai Chi Classes
 Classes held in: Preston, LANCASHIRE
 Type of Class: TAI CHI - Structured courses with a carefully planned syllabus.
 Teacher/Instructor Yes
 Age Group/Level: All levels and ages from beginners to advanced.
 What does it cost? £5 per session (some concessions)
 When held: Daytime & Evenings - several days a week.
 Contact: Phil Robinson
 Phone No: 01772 978240
 Email: infoATdaolin.co.uk
 Website: www.daolin.co.uk
 Also Offers: Stress Management, Relaxation, Qigong and Meditation Techniques.


The Daolin Centre teaches Chen style Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong in a relaxed and natural environment.

The centre is based in Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire.



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The Tai Chi Company
 Classes held in: Wirral, Merseyside, Cheshire and  Lancashire
 Type of Class: TAI CHI classes
 Teacher/Instructor Yes
 Age Group/Level: Any
 What does it cost? Fees vary
 When held: Evenings, nightly
 Contact: Brian McKinney
 Phone No: 0151 327 8060
 Email: infoATbigsky.uk.net
 Website: www.bigsky.uk.net
 Also Offers: Martial Arts training, Qigong, Meditation


We have been teaching Tai Chi around the North West for over 25 years and are authorised and certified from the authorities in the Peoples' Republic of China.

Location:
Chinese Wushu Research Institute GB
Torr Hall, Eastham Village Road,
Eastham, Wirral CH62 0BL


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Tai Chi Shen
 Classes held in: Oxton & Prenton, WIRRAL
and Gorton, Manchester
 Type of Class : TAI CHI Shen
 Teacher/Instructor Graeme Waterfield
 Age Group/Level All levels
 What does it cost? £5 per session, or £24 for 6 sessions
 When held: Daytime & Evenings - 4 times a week
 Contact: Graeme
 Phone No: 07977 576631
 Email: graemewaterfieldAThotmail.com
 Website: www.taichishen.co.uk 
 Also Offers: Past Life Regression Therapy, Reiki Healing, Personal Coaching, Counselling.

Tai Chi Shen is a form of Tai Chi that blends Infinite Tai Chi and Chi Gung, Hatha yoga and 3 specific meditation practices.

This is a unique form of Tai Chi and was created by Graeme Waterfield, a qualified counsellor, Stress manager, Yoga, Tai Chi and meditation teacher.

After his ten years of travelling to India, Thailand, America and visiting various retreat settings in Europe, he drew together specific techniques that he had learnt that changed all aspects of his own life dramatically.

Tai Chi Shen - meaning Tai Chi Spirit, will give you a strong, healthy and flexible body, it will bring emotional calm and incredible peace of mind through the physical work of Tai Chi and yoga and the inner work of meditation.

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Spirit of Tai Chi
 Classes held in: New Brighton & New Ferry, WIRRAL
 Type of Class : Beijing style TAI CHI &
Shaolin hard and soft QI GONG
 Teacher/Instructor Shifu Liu
 Age Group/Level All ages and abilities are welcome
 What does it cost? £5 per session
 When held: Daytime & Evenings - 3 times a week
 Contact: Shifu Liu
 Phone No: 0151 630 1178
 Email: xingbowushuATyahoo.com.cn
 Website: www.kungfuspirit.co.uk

Shifu Xingbo Liu was born in China.
He has been studying martial arts since he was a child.

He became a pupil to Shi Guolin, the chief Warrior Monk Instructor of the Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School where he learned Tai Chi and Kung Fu.

He built up his own school in China. He trained a number of excellent Martial Artists.

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Tai Chi - Chi Gung
 Classes held in: Claughton, WIRRAL
 Type of Class: TAI CHI-CHI GUNG
 Teacher/Instructor Paul
 What does it cost? £5 waged, £4 concessions (per session)
 When held: Weekly - Thursday evenings,  7.30pm
 Contact:                Paul
 Phone No: 0151 342 7611
 Email: samadhi55ATYahoo.com
 Website: www.wirral-meditation.co.uk
 Also Offers: Spiritual Development through Meditation classes, Mantra Meditation tuition. Spiritual Awakening Days, One to one Spiritual guidence.
Would you like to increase your energy levels and feel more relaxed and tranquil?

Then why not come along to our weekly classes and enjoy the benefits of T'ai chi-chi gung (Chinese Health Exercises) and Meditation in a relaxed and informal atmosphere? 

The exercises leave you feeling energised and peaceful. They are easy to learn and have immediate benefits. 

T'ai Chi-Chi Gung and meditation have been around for thousands of years and today millions practise daily. Hope to see you soon. 

Please phone for venue details.















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ABOUT TAI CHI...

Tai Chi, sometimes spelled 'T'ai Chi' or 'Taiji', and also referred to as 'Tai Chi Chuan' or 'Taijiquan', is a form of holistic exercise that originates from Taoism, an ancient Chinese belief system.

The practice of Tai Chi follows the understanding of how energy works in and around the body.

Based on the same principles as Traditional Chinese Medicine, it supports the belief that we all have energy pathways (meridians) within the body, through which the life force energy 'Qi' or 'Chi' flows. For optimum health, this energy should be in perfect balance - the Yin and the Yang. Any imbalances present can cause disruption in our energy systems, which may eventually lead to ill health. Regular practice of Tai Chi, with it's flowing movement, breathing techniques and focus of the mind, helps to keep this 'Chi' flowing smoothly, and maintain balance in both mind and body.

Practising Tai Chi can be beneficial at many levels, physically, mentally and spiritually, and people of all ages and physical ability can participate to some degree. Many people practise just for the health and relaxation benefits, whilst others prefer the mental discipline and self defence aspects of martial arts training. The martial applications of Tai Chi Chuan also use the system of energy balancing, and students learn to recognise and respond to either the Yin or Yang moves used by their opponents, as appropriate.

Teachers vary in their interpretation of Tai Chi styles - some cover the whole spectrum, including martial arts and weapons applications, whilst others focus more on developing the health benefits, perhaps concentrating on the Hand Form and gentle meditative techniques. The Hand Form is probably the most familiar style of Tai Chi, and widely practised around the world today, especially in China.

The Tai Chi movements, postures and mental techniques help to improve physical balance, strengthen the muscles and keep the mind alert, relaxed and calm. The movement and deep breathing also stimulate the central nervous system, improve circulation and benefit all the organs of the body, all of which can lead to improved health and wellbeing.

Some forms of Tai Chi are more energetic than others, so if you're not sure which type of class will suit you, please read the class profiles in the listings or contact any of your local instructors.





Classes often incorporate Meditation techniques as part of the practice









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ABOUT QIGONG...

Qigong
(also seen as 'Chi Kung' or 'Chi Gung'), is not as widely known in the West as Tai Chi, but is based on similar principles and can be easier to learn over a shorter period of time.

They both involve working with and manipulating the internal life force energy, or 'qi', to bring about balance, but where Tai Chi has its origins in martial arts practice, Qigong is predominately practised for its health benefits - and can be used as a powerful self healing tool. Tai Chi is essentially a moving form of Qigong, but differs in the way the energy is worked with, the use of posture and in the breathing techniques.

Qigong can be thought of as 'moving meditation', using posture, flowing movement and deep breathing techniques to develop an awareness of the mind and body, to bring the internal energy into balance.

There are many styles taught, with techniques accessible to people of all ages, including those with limited mobility. Some types are designed to be practised on a daily basis to maintain general health, whilst others can be used therapeutically as self healing techniques, to target specific health problems.

Qigong has been scientifically tested and proven to have many health benefits, such as lowering high blood pressure, improving the immune system, increasing mental capacity, and delaying the onset of age related conditions.

Where Tai Chi has many subtle and long forms - which may take many years to learn properly, Qigong tends to use repetition of the same moves in short sequences, so it can be learned in a relatively short time.
Some Tai Chi classes teach short Tai Chi forms in this way, which is known as 'Tai Chi Qigong.'

To gain the full benefits of practising Tai Chi or Qigong, it is better in the first instance to learn from a trained master/teacher, as both practices incorporate subtle techniques that cannot be shown properly in a book or on DVD.

To find out more about any of the different styles, and which type of class is suitable for you, please contact any of your locally listed teachers on this page.

 

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